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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 656.85 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 656.85 and 301.31 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 656.85 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/656.85 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 656.85 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 197,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,915.47/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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