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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.47, 654.44 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.47, 654.44 and 317.04 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.47 : 654.44 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.47/654.44 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.47x = 654.44 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.47x = 207,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,483.66/474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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