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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 656.58 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 656.58 and 351.55 is: 485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 656.58 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/656.58 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 656.58 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 230,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,820.70/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.10

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