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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 657.63 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 657.63 and 302.18 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 657.63 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/657.63 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 657.63 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 198,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,719.35/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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