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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 657.03 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 657.03 and 301.78 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 657.03 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/657.03 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 657.03 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 198,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278.51/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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