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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 657 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 657 and 301.44 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 657 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/657 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 657 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 198,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,046.08/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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