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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 658.29 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 658.29 and 302.68 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 658.29 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/658.29 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 658.29 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 199,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,251.22/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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