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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.75, 659.01 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.75, 659.01 and 312.03 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.75 : 659.01 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.75/659.01 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.75x = 659.01 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.75x = 205,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,630.89/477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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