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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 654.88 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 654.88 and 334.91 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 654.88 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/654.88 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 654.88 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 219,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,325.86/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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