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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 657.09 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 657.09 and 345.81 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 657.09 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/657.09 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 657.09 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 227,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,228.29/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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