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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 654.37 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 654.37 and 341.33 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 654.37 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/654.37 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 654.37 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 223,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,356.11/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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