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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.59, 657.18 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.59, 657.18 and 376.84 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.59 : 657.18 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.59/657.18 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.59x = 657.18 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.59x = 247,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,651.71/476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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