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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.43 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.43 and 310.34 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.43 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.43 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.43 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 203,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,716.49/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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