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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 653.66 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 653.66 and 316.80 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 653.66 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/653.66 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 653.66 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 207,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,077.90/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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