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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 657.93 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 657.93 and 301.93 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 657.93 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/657.93 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 657.93 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 198,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,648.80/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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