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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.54, 707.49 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.54, 707.49 and 356.63 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.54 : 707.49 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.54/707.49 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.54x = 707.49 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.54x = 252,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,312.16/472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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