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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 657.48 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 657.48 and 310.68 is: 428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 657.48 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/657.48 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 657.48 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 204,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,265.89/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.66

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