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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 655.10 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 655.10 and 344.10 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 655.10 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/655.10 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 655.10 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 225,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,419.91/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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