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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.93, 656.94 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.93, 656.94 and 301.51 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.93 : 656.94 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.93/656.94 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.93x = 656.94 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.93x = 198,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,073.98/475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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