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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 655.99 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 655.99 and 309.94 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 655.99 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/655.99 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 655.99 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 203,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,317.54/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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