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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 657.92 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 657.92 and 353.04 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 657.92 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/657.92 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 657.92 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 232,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,268.79/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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