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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 654.92 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 654.92 and 309.23 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 654.92 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/654.92 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 654.92 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 202,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,519.71/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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