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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 657.03 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 657.03 and 289.60 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 657.03 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/657.03 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 657.03 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 190,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,271.98/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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