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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 655.22 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 655.22 and 344.64 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 655.22 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/655.22 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 655.22 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 225,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,815.02/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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