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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.32 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.32 and 303.12 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.32 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.32 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.32 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 199,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,853.08/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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