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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 657.98 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 657.98 and 311.08 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 657.98 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/657.98 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 657.98 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 204,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,684.42/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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