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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.19, 658.35 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.19, 658.35 and 337.54 is: 465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.19 : 658.35 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.19/658.35 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.19x = 658.35 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.19x = 222,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,219.46/477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.68

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