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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.69 : 656.32 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.69/656.32 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.69x = 656.32 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.69x = 229,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,613.55/475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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