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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.84 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.84 and 302.16 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.84 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.84 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.84 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 198,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,772.93/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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