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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 654.47 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 654.47 and 334.24 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 654.47 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/654.47 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 654.47 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 218,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,751.08/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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