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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 658.03 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 658.03 and 310.68 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 658.03 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/658.03 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 658.03 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 204,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,433.47/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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