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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 656.24 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 656.24 and 310.07 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 656.24 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/656.24 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 656.24 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 203,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,480.43/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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