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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 657.71 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 657.71 and 290.03 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 657.71 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/657.71 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 657.71 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 190,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,755.63/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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