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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 656.37 and 309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 656.37 and 309.85 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 656.37 = 309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/656.37 = 309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 656.37 × 309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 203,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,374.60/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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