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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 668.60 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 668.60 and 476.20 is: 668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 668.60 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/668.60 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 668.60 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 318,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,387.32/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.60

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