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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 658.38 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 658.38 and 311.32 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 658.38 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/658.38 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 658.38 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 204,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,966.86/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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