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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 653.64 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 653.64 and 343.32 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 653.64 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/653.64 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 653.64 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 224,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,407.68/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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