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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 656.64 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 656.64 and 336.33 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 656.64 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/656.64 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 656.64 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 220,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,847.73/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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