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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 657.90 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 657.90 and 301.96 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 657.90 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/657.90 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 657.90 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 198,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,659.48/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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