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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 659.36 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 659.36 and 303.04 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 659.36 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/659.36 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 659.36 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 199,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,812.45/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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