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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 658.47 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 658.47 and 302.58 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 658.47 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/658.47 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 658.47 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 199,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,239.85/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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