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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 654.35 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 654.35 and 349.93 is: 482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 654.35 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/654.35 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 654.35 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 228,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,976.70/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.87

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