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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 657.86 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 657.86 and 290.11 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 657.86 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/657.86 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 657.86 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 190,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,850.31/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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