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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 657.25 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 657.25 and 308.54 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 657.25 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/657.25 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 657.25 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 202,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,788.79/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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