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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.24 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.24 and 312.24 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.24 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.24 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.24 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 205,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,841.10/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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