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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 657.13 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 657.13 and 301.81 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 657.13 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/657.13 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 657.13 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 198,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,328.41/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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