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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 656.57 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 656.57 and 289.31 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 656.57 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/656.57 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 656.57 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 189,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,947.54/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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