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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 656.73 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 656.73 and 345.11 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 656.73 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/656.73 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 656.73 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 226,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,640.81/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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