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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 654.84 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 654.84 and 364.32 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 654.84 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/654.84 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 654.84 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 238,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,571.31/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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