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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 654.66 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 654.66 and 316.95 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 654.66 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/654.66 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 654.66 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 207,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,494.49/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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