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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 657.30 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 657.30 and 301.57 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 657.30 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/657.30 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 657.30 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 198,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220.32/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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