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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.69, 656.39 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.69, 656.39 and 289.22 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.69 : 656.39 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.69/656.39 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.69x = 656.39 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.69x = 189,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,841.12/475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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