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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 658.98 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 658.98 and 302.94 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 658.98 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/658.98 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 658.98 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 199,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,631.40/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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