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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 657.30 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 657.30 and 301.60 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 657.30 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/657.30 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 657.30 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 198,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,241.68/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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