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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.43 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.43 and 303.30 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.43 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.43 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.43 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 200,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,005.12/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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