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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 655.75 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 655.75 and 351.27 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 655.75 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/655.75 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 655.75 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 230,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,343.55/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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