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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 658 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 658 and 337.44 is: 465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 658 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/658 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 658 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 222,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,035.52/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.83

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