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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 656.19 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 656.19 and 288.93 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 656.19 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/656.19 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 656.19 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 189,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,592.98/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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