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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.59, 657.84 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.59, 657.84 and 302.05 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.59 : 657.84 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.59/657.84 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.59x = 657.84 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.59x = 198,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,700.57/476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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