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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 655.69 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 655.69 and 309.59 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 655.69 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/655.69 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 655.69 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 202,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,992.65/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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