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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 657.25 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 657.25 and 287.39 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 657.25 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/657.25 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 657.25 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 188,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885.92/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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