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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 653.37 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 653.37 and 334.11 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 653.37 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/653.37 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 653.37 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 218,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,297.45/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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