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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 657.45 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 657.45 and 301.50 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 657.45 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/657.45 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 657.45 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 198,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,221.18/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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