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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.49, 659.13 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.49, 659.13 and 311.85 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.49 : 659.13 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.49/659.13 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.49x = 659.13 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.49x = 205,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,549.69/477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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