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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 656.10 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 656.10 and 344.66 is: 475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 656.10 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/656.10 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 656.10 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 226,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,128.15/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.18

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