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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 657.68 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 657.68 and 277.44 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 657.68 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/657.68 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 657.68 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 182,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,466.74/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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