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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 656.88 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 656.88 and 336.28 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 656.88 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/656.88 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 656.88 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 220,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,895.61/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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