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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.71 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.71 and 311.54 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.71 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.71 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.71 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 205,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,211.22/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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