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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 657.33 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 657.33 and 351.96 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 657.33 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/657.33 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 657.33 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 231,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,353.87/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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