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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 654.51 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 654.51 and 350.39 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 654.51 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/654.51 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 654.51 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 229,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,330.49/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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