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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 656.49 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 656.49 and 286.66 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 656.49 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/656.49 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 656.49 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 188,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,189.42/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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