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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 658.13 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 658.13 and 337.16 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 658.13 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/658.13 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 658.13 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 221,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,895.07/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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