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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.92 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.92 and 302.82 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.92 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.92 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.92 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 199,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,534.15/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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