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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 656.84 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 656.84 and 310.52 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 656.84 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/656.84 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 656.84 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 203,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,961.96/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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