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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 654.47 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 654.47 and 357.59 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 654.47 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/654.47 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 654.47 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 234,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,026.87/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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