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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 653.34 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 653.34 and 349.62 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 653.34 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/653.34 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 653.34 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 228,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,420.73/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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