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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 655.34 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 655.34 and 309.34 is: 426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 655.34 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/655.34 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 655.34 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 202,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,722.01/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.62

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