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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.28 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.28 and 351.39 is: 484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.28 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.28 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.28 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 230,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,610.23/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.71

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