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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 663.80 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 663.80 and 475.30 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 663.80 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/663.80 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 663.80 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 315,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,504.14/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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