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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 654.36 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 654.36 and 316.74 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 654.36 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/654.36 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 654.36 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 207,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,261.99/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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