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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 657.12 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 657.12 and 352.05 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 657.12 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/657.12 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 657.12 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 231,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,339.10/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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