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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.90, 657.81 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.90, 657.81 and 352.88 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.90 : 657.81 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.90/657.81 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.90x = 657.81 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.90x = 232,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,124.70/476.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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