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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 656.32 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 656.32 and 358.24 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 656.32 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/656.32 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 656.32 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 235,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,120.08/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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