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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.82 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.82 and 301.92 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.82 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.82 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.82 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 198,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,609.01/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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