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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.71 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.71 and 350.52 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.71 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.71 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.71 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 229,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,487.20/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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