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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 656.22 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 656.22 and 351.56 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 656.22 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/656.22 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 656.22 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 230,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,700.70/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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