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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.56 and 316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.56 and 316.87 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.56 = 316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.56 = 316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.56 × 316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 207,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,410.43/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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