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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 658.86 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 658.86 and 312.03 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 658.86 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/658.86 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 658.86 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 205,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,584.09/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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