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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 655.25 and 309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 655.25 and 309.31 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 655.25 = 309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/655.25 = 309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 655.25 × 309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 202,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,672.19/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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