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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 656.72 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 656.72 and 289.44 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 656.72 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/656.72 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 656.72 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 190,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,081.04/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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