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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.54 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.54 and 310.03 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.54 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.54 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.54 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 203,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,545.07/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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