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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 654.47 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 654.47 and 386.90 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 654.47 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/654.47 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 654.47 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 253,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,214.44/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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