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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 656.28 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 656.28 and 309.86 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 656.28 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/656.28 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 656.28 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 203,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,354.10/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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