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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.27 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.27 and 300.81 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.27 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.27 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.27 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 197,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,414.66/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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