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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.90 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.90 and 301.32 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.90 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.90 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.90 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 197,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937.11/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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