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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 656.96 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 656.96 and 301.34 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 656.96 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/656.96 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 656.96 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 197,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,968.33/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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