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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 658.89 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 658.89 and 344.92 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 658.89 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/658.89 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 658.89 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 227,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,264.34/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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