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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 656.91 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 656.91 and 301.50 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 656.91 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/656.91 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 656.91 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 198,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,058.37/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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