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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 657.84 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 657.84 and 350.68 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 657.84 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/657.84 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 657.84 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 230,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,691.33/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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