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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.49, 657.95 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.49, 657.95 and 352.29 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.49 : 657.95 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.49/657.95 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.49x = 657.95 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.49x = 231,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,787.44/476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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