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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 657.90 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 657.90 and 353.14 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 657.90 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/657.90 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 657.90 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 232,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,330.81/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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