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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 657.12 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 657.12 and 301.60 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 657.12 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/657.12 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 657.12 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 198,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,187.39/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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