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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 656.37 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 656.37 and 289.07 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 656.37 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/656.37 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 656.37 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 189,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,734.84/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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