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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 657.48 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 657.48 and 301.76 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 657.48 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/657.48 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 657.48 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 198,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,401.16/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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