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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 659.32 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 659.32 and 300.81 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 659.32 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/659.32 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 659.32 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 198,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,330.05/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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