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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 657.90 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 657.90 and 302.14 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 657.90 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/657.90 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 657.90 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 198,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,777.91/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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