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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 659.60 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 659.60 and 303.32 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 659.60 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/659.60 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 659.60 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 200,069.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,069.87/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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