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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 657.57 and 311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 657.57 and 311.05 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 657.57 = 311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/657.57 = 311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 657.57 × 311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 204,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,537.15/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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