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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 653.72 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 653.72 and 343.10 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 653.72 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/653.72 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 653.72 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 224,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,291.33/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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