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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 654.10 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 654.10 and 308.12 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 654.10 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/654.10 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 654.10 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 201,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,541.29/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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