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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 657.72 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 657.72 and 290.10 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 657.72 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/657.72 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 657.72 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 190,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,799.83/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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