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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 653.45 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 653.45 and 316.38 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 653.45 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/653.45 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 653.45 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 206,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,741.16/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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