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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 657.04 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 657.04 and 301.60 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 657.04 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/657.04 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 657.04 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 198,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,163.26/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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