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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 657.77 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 657.77 and 310.95 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 657.77 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/657.77 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 657.77 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 204,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,532.03/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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