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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 654.30 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 654.30 and 357.51 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 654.30 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/654.30 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 654.30 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 233,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,918.79/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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