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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 656.29 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 656.29 and 288.84 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 656.29 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/656.29 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 656.29 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 189,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,561.98/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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