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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 656.21 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 656.21 and 358.02 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 656.21 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/656.21 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 656.21 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 234,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936.30/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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