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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 657.44 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 657.44 and 301.71 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 657.44 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/657.44 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 657.44 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 198,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,354.71/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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