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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 657.30 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 657.30 and 310.56 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 657.30 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/657.30 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 657.30 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 204,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,132.73/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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