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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 656.31 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 656.31 and 301.14 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 656.31 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/656.31 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 656.31 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 197,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,641.19/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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