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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 654.90 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 654.90 and 358.28 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 654.90 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/654.90 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 654.90 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 234,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,637.57/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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