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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 656.54 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 656.54 and 359.09 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 656.54 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/656.54 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 656.54 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 235,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,756.95/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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