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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 653.48 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 653.48 and 316.64 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 653.48 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/653.48 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 653.48 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 206,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,917.91/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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