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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.72, 656.96 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.72, 656.96 and 345.52 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.72 : 656.96 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.72/656.96 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.72x = 656.96 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.72x = 226,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,992.82/476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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