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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.07, 657.01 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.07, 657.01 and 289.63 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.07 : 657.01 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.07/657.01 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.07x = 657.01 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.07x = 190,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,289.81/476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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