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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 654.32 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 654.32 and 308.53 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 654.32 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/654.32 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 654.32 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 201,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,876.49/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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