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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.48 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.48 and 378.84 is: 522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.48 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.48 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.48 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 249,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,079.72/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.44

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