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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 658.16 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 658.16 and 393.92 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 658.16 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/658.16 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 658.16 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 259,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,262.39/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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