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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 658.84 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 658.84 and 311.80 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 658.84 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/658.84 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 658.84 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 205,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426.19/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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