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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 656.51 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 656.51 and 300.87 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 656.51 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/656.51 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 656.51 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 197,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,522.66/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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