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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 654.85 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 654.85 and 350.62 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 654.85 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/654.85 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 654.85 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 229,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,603.51/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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