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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 654.68 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 654.68 and 381.70 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 654.68 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/654.68 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 654.68 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 249,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,891.36/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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