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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 659.10 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 659.10 and 311.72 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 659.10 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/659.10 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 659.10 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 205,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,451.45/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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