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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 656.19 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 656.19 and 309.44 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 656.19 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/656.19 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 656.19 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 203,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,048.15/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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