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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 655.84 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 655.84 and 309.78 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 655.84 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/655.84 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 655.84 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 203,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,166.50/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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