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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 657.51 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 657.51 and 310.74 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 657.51 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/657.51 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 657.51 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 204,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,314.66/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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