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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 657.52 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 657.52 and 301.93 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 657.52 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/657.52 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 657.52 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 198,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,522.61/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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