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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 656.99 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 656.99 and 289.53 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 656.99 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/656.99 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 656.99 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 190,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,215.03/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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