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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 656.79 and 289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 656.79 and 289.43 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 656.79 = 289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/656.79 = 289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 656.79 × 289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 190,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,094.73/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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