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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 657.28 and 371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 657.28 and 371.67 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 657.28 = 371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/657.28 = 371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 657.28 × 371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 244,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,286.11/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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