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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 656.13 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 656.13 and 307.55 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 656.13 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/656.13 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 656.13 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 201,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,791.24/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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