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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654 and 357.92 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 234,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,079.68/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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