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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 656.96 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 656.96 and 289.52 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 656.96 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/656.96 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 656.96 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 190,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,203.06/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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