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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 658.94 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 658.94 and 312.03 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 658.94 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/658.94 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 658.94 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 205,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,609.83/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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