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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 659.02 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 659.02 and 311.56 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 659.02 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/659.02 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 659.02 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 205,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,324.27/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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