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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 656.70 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 656.70 and 336.04 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 656.70 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/656.70 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 656.70 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 220,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,677.47/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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