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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 658.01 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 658.01 and 310.67 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 658.01 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/658.01 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 658.01 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 204,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,419.12/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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