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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 657.71 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 657.71 and 302.09 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 657.71 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/657.71 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 657.71 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 198,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,687.61/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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