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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 657.14 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 657.14 and 301.76 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 657.14 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/657.14 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 657.14 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 198,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,298.57/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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