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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.12 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.12 and 363.83 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.12 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.12 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.12 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 237,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,985.21/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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