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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 657.06 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 657.06 and 301.52 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 657.06 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/657.06 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 657.06 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 198,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,116.73/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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