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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 656.90 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 656.90 and 289.53 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 656.90 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/656.90 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 656.90 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 190,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,190.81/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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