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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 656.37 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 656.37 and 310.06 is: 427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 656.37 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/656.37 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 656.37 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 203,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,514.08/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.73

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