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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 657.29 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 657.29 and 289.89 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 657.29 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/657.29 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 657.29 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 190,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,540.35/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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