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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.54 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.54 and 302.56 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.54 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.54 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.54 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 199,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,247.86/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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