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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.77 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.77 and 297.27 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.77 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.77 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.77 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 194,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,643.48/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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