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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 656.75 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 656.75 and 351.87 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 656.75 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/656.75 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 656.75 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 231,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,091.50/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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