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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 657.54 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 657.54 and 290.15 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 657.54 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/657.54 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 657.54 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 190,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,781.94/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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