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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 655.40 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.06, 655.40 and 351.02 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.06 : 655.40 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.06/655.40 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.06x = 655.40 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.06x = 230,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,058.51/475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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