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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 655.11 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 655.11 and 350.30 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 655.11 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/655.11 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 655.11 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 229,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,485.03/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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