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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.88 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.88 and 359.92 is: 496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.88 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.88 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.88 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 236,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,424.25/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.69

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