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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 657.56 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 657.56 and 290.03 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 657.56 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/657.56 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 657.56 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 190,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,709.56/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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