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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.36 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.36 and 343.44 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.36 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.36 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.36 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 224,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,733.40/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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