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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 658.48 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 658.48 and 300.16 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 658.48 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/658.48 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 658.48 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 197,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,649.36/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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