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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 658.18 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 658.18 and 379.41 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 658.18 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/658.18 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 658.18 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 249,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720.07/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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