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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 657.30 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 657.30 and 289.76 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 657.30 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/657.30 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 657.30 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 190,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,457.34/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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