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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.45, 656.08 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.45, 656.08 and 351.18 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.45 : 656.08 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.45/656.08 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.45x = 656.08 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.45x = 230,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,400.42/475.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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