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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.26 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.26 and 302.46 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.26 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.26 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.26 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 199,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,097.32/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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