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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.46 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.46 and 291.08 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.46 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.46 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.46 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 190,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,791.30/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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