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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 654.57 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 654.57 and 357.64 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 654.57 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/654.57 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 654.57 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 234,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,100.41/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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