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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 654.59 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 654.59 and 308.37 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 654.59 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/654.59 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 654.59 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 201,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,859.14/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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