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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 653.73 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 653.73 and 357.64 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 653.73 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/653.73 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 653.73 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 233,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800.00/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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