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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 656.09 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 656.09 and 351.51 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 656.09 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/656.09 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 656.09 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 230,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,622.20/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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