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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 658.84 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 658.84 and 300.77 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 658.84 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/658.84 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 658.84 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 198,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,159.31/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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