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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 654.48 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 654.48 and 358.56 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 654.48 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/654.48 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 654.48 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 234,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,670.35/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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