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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 656.48 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 656.48 and 301.34 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 656.48 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/656.48 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 656.48 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 197,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,818.89/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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