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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 655.63 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 655.63 and 356.97 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 655.63 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/655.63 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 655.63 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 234,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,041.81/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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