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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 657.10 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 657.10 and 301.56 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 657.10 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/657.10 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 657.10 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 198,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,155.08/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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