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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.17, 656.67 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.17, 656.67 and 310.32 is: 427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.17 : 656.67 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.17/656.67 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.17x = 656.67 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.17x = 203,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,778.61/476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.96

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