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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 658.14 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 658.14 and 352.68 is: 486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 658.14 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/658.14 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 658.14 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 232,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,112.82/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.66

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