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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 656.48 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 656.48 and 359.64 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 656.48 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/656.48 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 656.48 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 236,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,096.47/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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