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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 657.45 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 657.45 and 289.86 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 657.45 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/657.45 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 657.45 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 190,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,567.01/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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