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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 658.71 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 658.71 and 352.96 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 658.71 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/658.71 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 658.71 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 232,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,498.28/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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