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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 659.32 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 659.32 and 312.10 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 659.32 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/659.32 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 659.32 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 205,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,773.77/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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