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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 654.57 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 654.57 and 376.38 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 654.57 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/654.57 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 654.57 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 246,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,367.06/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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