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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 654.06 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 654.06 and 308.34 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 654.06 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/654.06 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 654.06 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 201,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674.02/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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