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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 656.62 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 656.62 and 301.13 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 656.62 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/656.62 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 656.62 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 197,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,727.98/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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