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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 655.56 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 655.56 and 344.12 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 655.56 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/655.56 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 655.56 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 225,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588.03/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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