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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 656.52 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 656.52 and 301.16 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 656.52 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/656.52 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 656.52 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 197,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,717.56/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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