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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.94, 659.70 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.94, 659.70 and 303.52 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.94 : 659.70 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.94/659.70 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.94x = 659.70 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.94x = 200,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,232.14/477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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