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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 656.19 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 656.19 and 358.10 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 656.19 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/656.19 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 656.19 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 234,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982.32/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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