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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 656.58 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 656.58 and 393.04 is: 541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 656.58 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/656.58 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 656.58 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 258,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,062.20/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.65

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