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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 656.84 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 656.84 and 310.10 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 656.84 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/656.84 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 656.84 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 203,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,686.08/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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