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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 657.93 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 657.93 and 311.07 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 657.93 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/657.93 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 657.93 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 204,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,660.73/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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