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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 658.54 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 658.54 and 344.20 is: 475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 658.54 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/658.54 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 658.54 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 226,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,669.47/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.65

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