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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 654.32 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 654.32 and 334.20 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 654.32 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/654.32 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 654.32 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 218,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,673.74/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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