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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 658.91 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 658.91 and 353.24 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 658.91 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/658.91 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 658.91 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 232,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,748.31/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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