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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 659.23 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 659.23 and 312.07 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 659.23 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/659.23 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 659.23 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 205,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,725.91/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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