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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 655.89 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 655.89 and 288.75 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 655.89 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/655.89 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 655.89 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 189,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,388.24/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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