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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 657.56 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 657.56 and 297.06 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 657.56 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/657.56 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 657.56 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 195,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,334.77/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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