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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 656.31 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 656.31 and 300.94 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 656.31 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/656.31 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 656.31 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 197,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,509.93/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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