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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 656.88 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 656.88 and 308.03 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 656.88 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/656.88 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 656.88 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 202,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,335.46/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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