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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 654.36 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 654.36 and 319.44 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 654.36 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/654.36 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 654.36 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 209,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,028.76/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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