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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 655.55 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 655.55 and 351.12 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 655.55 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/655.55 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 655.55 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 230,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,174.96/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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