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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 658.90 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 658.90 and 302.93 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 658.90 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/658.90 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 658.90 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 199,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,600.58/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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