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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 659.31 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 659.31 and 312.03 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 659.31 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/659.31 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 659.31 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 205,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,724.50/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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