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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 656.94 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 656.94 and 287.15 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 656.94 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/656.94 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 656.94 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 188,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,637.04/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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