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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 657 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 657 and 366 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 657 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/657 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 657 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 240,462
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,462/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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