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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 656.51 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 656.51 and 351.74 is: 484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 656.51 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/656.51 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 656.51 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 230,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,920.71/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.84

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