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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 658.14 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 658.14 and 302 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 658.14 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/658.14 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 658.14 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 198,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,758.28/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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