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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.36 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.36 and 404.56 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.36 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.36 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.36 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 264,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,727.88/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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