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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 654.18 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 654.18 and 334.64 is: 461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 654.18 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/654.18 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 654.18 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 218,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,914.80/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.69

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