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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 658.92 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 658.92 and 303.04 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 658.92 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/658.92 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 658.92 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 199,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,679.12/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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