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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 656.51 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 656.51 and 310.05 is: 427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 656.51 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/656.51 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 656.51 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 203,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,550.93/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.72

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