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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 653.64 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 653.64 and 318.68 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 653.64 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/653.64 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 653.64 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 208,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,302.00/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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