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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.81, 657.90 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.81, 657.90 and 290.17 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.81 : 657.90 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.81/657.90 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.81x = 657.90 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.81x = 190,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,901.25/476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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