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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 656.15 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 656.15 and 351.05 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 656.15 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/656.15 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 656.15 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 230,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,336.42/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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