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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 657.23 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 657.23 and 336.64 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 657.23 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/657.23 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 657.23 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 221,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,246.90/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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