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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 659.16 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 659.16 and 311.61 is: 429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 659.16 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/659.16 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 659.16 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 205,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,400.85/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.96

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