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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 656.40 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 656.40 and 300.96 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 656.40 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/656.40 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 656.40 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 197,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,550.14/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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