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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 659.01 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 659.01 and 303.01 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 659.01 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/659.01 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 659.01 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 199,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,686.62/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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