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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.47, 657.07 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.47, 657.07 and 310.83 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.47 : 657.07 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.47/657.07 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.47x = 657.07 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.47x = 204,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,237.07/476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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