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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 656.35 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 656.35 and 289.17 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 656.35 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/656.35 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 656.35 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 189,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,797.63/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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