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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.30 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.30 and 353.12 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.30 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.30 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.30 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 232,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,458.90/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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