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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 656.94 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 656.94 and 359.25 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 656.94 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/656.94 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 656.94 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 236,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,002.41/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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