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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 654.35 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 654.35 and 308.63 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 654.35 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/654.35 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 654.35 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 201,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,952.13/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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