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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 711.57 and 345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 711.57 and 345.19 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 711.57 = 345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/711.57 = 345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 711.57 × 345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 245,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,626.85/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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