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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 659.03 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 659.03 and 302.63 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 659.03 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/659.03 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 659.03 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 199,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,437.44/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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