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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 658.72 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 658.72 and 345.92 is: 477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 658.72 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/658.72 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 658.72 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 227,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,864.42/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.58

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