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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 656.64 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 656.64 and 289.37 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 656.64 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/656.64 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 656.64 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 190,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,011.92/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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