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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 656.59 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 656.59 and 289.29 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 656.59 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/656.59 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 656.59 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 189,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,943.47/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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