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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 656.10 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 656.10 and 344.73 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 656.10 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/656.10 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 656.10 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 226,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,177.35/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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