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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 655.80 and 307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 655.80 and 307.31 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 655.80 = 307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/655.80 = 307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 655.80 × 307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 201,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,535.54/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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