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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 656.74 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 656.74 and 376.66 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 656.74 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/656.74 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 656.74 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 247,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,367.69/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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