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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 658.32 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 658.32 and 302.51 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 658.32 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/658.32 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 658.32 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 199,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,148.38/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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