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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 657 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 657 and 310.64 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 657 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/657 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 657 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 204,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,087.20/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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