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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 656.10 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 656.10 and 300.76 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 656.10 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/656.10 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 656.10 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 197,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,328.64/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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