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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 657.36 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 657.36 and 301.68 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 657.36 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/657.36 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 657.36 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 198,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,312.36/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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