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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 654.82 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 654.82 and 317.24 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 654.82 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/654.82 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 654.82 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 207,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,735.10/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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