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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 654.96 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 654.96 and 357.12 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 654.96 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/654.96 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 654.96 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 233,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,899.32/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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