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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.85, 713.44 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.85, 713.44 and 355.65 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.85 : 713.44 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.85/713.44 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.85x = 713.44 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.85x = 253,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,734.94/476.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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