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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 657.39 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 657.39 and 310.92 is: 428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 657.39 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/657.39 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 657.39 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 204,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,395.70/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.83

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