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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 656.28 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 656.28 and 300.75 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 656.28 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/656.28 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 656.28 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 197,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,376.21/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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