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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 656.28 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 656.28 and 344.97 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 656.28 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/656.28 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 656.28 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 226,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,396.91/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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