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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 654.55 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 654.55 and 391.73 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 654.55 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/654.55 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 654.55 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 256,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,402.62/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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