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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 658.71 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.86, 658.71 and 359.72 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.86 : 658.71 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.86/658.71 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.86x = 658.71 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.86x = 236,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,949.36/476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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