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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 712.79 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 712.79 and 353.67 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 712.79 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/712.79 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 712.79 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 252,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,090.67/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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