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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 656.69 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 656.69 and 364.80 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 656.69 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/656.69 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 656.69 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 239,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,558.69/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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