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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 658.57 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 658.57 and 311.34 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 658.57 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/658.57 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 658.57 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 205,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,035.11/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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