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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 656.70 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 656.70 and 289.34 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 656.70 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/656.70 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 656.70 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 190,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,009.30/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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