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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 658.84 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 658.84 and 315.94 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 658.84 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/658.84 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 658.84 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 208,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151.47/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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