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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 653.33 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 653.33 and 318.65 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 653.33 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/653.33 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 653.33 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 208,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181.13/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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