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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 656.49 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 656.49 and 351.48 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 656.49 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/656.49 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 656.49 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 230,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,743.11/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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