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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 656.57 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 656.57 and 352.30 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 656.57 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/656.57 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 656.57 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 231,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,307.85/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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