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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 655.61 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 655.61 and 309.47 is: 426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 655.61 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/655.61 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 655.61 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 202,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,892.23/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.93

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