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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.42 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.42 and 286.64 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.42 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.42 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.42 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 188,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,156.23/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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