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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.30 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.30 and 307.68 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.30 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.30 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.30 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 201,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,930.38/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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