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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 657.66 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 657.66 and 352.40 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 657.66 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/657.66 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 657.66 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 231,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,759.38/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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