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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 654.93 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 654.93 and 318.69 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 654.93 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/654.93 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 654.93 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 208,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,719.64/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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