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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 654.07 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 654.07 and 308.09 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 654.07 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/654.07 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 654.07 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 201,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,512.43/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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