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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 656.16 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 656.16 and 300.80 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 656.16 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/656.16 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 656.16 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 197,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,372.93/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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