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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 656.81 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 656.81 and 351.58 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 656.81 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/656.81 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 656.81 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 230,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,921.26/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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