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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 658.77 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 658.77 and 311.92 is: 430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 658.77 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/658.77 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 658.77 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 205,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,483.54/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.21

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