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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.53 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.53 and 311.68 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.53 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.53 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.53 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 205,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,251.45/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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