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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 653.93 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 653.93 and 308.27 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 653.93 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/653.93 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 653.93 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 201,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,582.19/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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