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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 657.86 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 657.86 and 311.07 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 657.86 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/657.86 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 657.86 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 204,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,638.95/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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