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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.14 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.14 and 350.18 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.14 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.14 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.14 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 230,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,112.25/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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