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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 657.72 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 657.72 and 302.40 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 657.72 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/657.72 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 657.72 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 198,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,894.53/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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