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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 656.94 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 656.94 and 310.53 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 656.94 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/656.94 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 656.94 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 204,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,003.21/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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