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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 656.78 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 656.78 and 344.48 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 656.78 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/656.78 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 656.78 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 226,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,242.57/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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