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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 657.21 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 657.21 and 289.77 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 657.21 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/657.21 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 657.21 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 190,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,439.74/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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