Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.69, 656.32 and 349.85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475.69, 656.32 and 349.85 is: 482.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.69 : 656.32 = 349.85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.69/656.32 = 349.85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.69x = 656.32 × 349.85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.69x = 229,613.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,613.55/475.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482.70
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