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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 657.34 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 657.34 and 289.78 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 657.34 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/657.34 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 657.34 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 190,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,479.25/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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