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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 656.33 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 656.33 and 310.04 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 656.33 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/656.33 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 656.33 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 203,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,488.55/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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