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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 657.41 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 657.41 and 393.90 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 657.41 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/657.41 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 657.41 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 258,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,951.83/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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