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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 656.68 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 656.68 and 289.56 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 656.68 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/656.68 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 656.68 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 190,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,148.26/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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