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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 657.72 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 657.72 and 290.28 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 657.72 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/657.72 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 657.72 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 190,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,925.43/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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