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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.07, 656.99 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.07, 656.99 and 336.43 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.07 : 656.99 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.07/656.99 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.07x = 656.99 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.07x = 221,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,031.52/476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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