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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 656.62 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 656.62 and 301.16 is: 415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 656.62 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/656.62 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 656.62 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 197,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,747.68/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.61

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