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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 657.57 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 657.57 and 310.44 is: 428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 657.57 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/657.57 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 657.57 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 204,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,136.03/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.59

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