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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 656.76 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 656.76 and 359.92 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 656.76 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/656.76 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 656.76 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 236,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,381.06/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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