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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 657.25 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 657.25 and 289.61 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 657.25 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/657.25 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 657.25 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 190,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,344.63/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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