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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 659.04 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 659.04 and 312.05 is: 430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 659.04 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/659.04 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 659.04 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 205,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,653.91/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.63

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