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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 656.92 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 656.92 and 359.38 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 656.92 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/656.92 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 656.92 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 236,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083.91/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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