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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.77 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.77 and 290.08 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.77 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.77 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.77 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 190,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802.63/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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