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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 654.94 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 654.94 and 348.85 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 654.94 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/654.94 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 654.94 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 228,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,475.82/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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