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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 654.35 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 654.35 and 318.87 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 654.35 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/654.35 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 654.35 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 208,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,650.99/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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