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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 658.92 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 658.92 and 302.84 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 658.92 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/658.92 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 658.92 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 199,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,547.33/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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