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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 657.72 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 657.72 and 301.96 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 657.72 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/657.72 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 657.72 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 198,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,605.13/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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