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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 657.10 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 657.10 and 301.97 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 657.10 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/657.10 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 657.10 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 198,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,424.49/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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