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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.85, 653.83 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.85, 653.83 and 357 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.85 : 653.83 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.85/653.83 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.85x = 653.83 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.85x = 233,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417.31/474.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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