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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 654.49 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 654.49 and 318.96 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 654.49 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/654.49 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 654.49 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 208,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754.54/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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