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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 657.86 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 657.86 and 302.07 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 657.86 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/657.86 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 657.86 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 198,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,718.26/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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