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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 658.77 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 658.77 and 309.48 is: 427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 658.77 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/658.77 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 658.77 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 203,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,876.14/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.14

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