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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 657.83 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 657.83 and 290.25 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 657.83 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/657.83 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 657.83 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 190,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,935.88/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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