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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.49, 654.38 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.49, 654.38 and 381.54 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.49 : 654.38 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.49/654.38 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.49x = 654.38 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.49x = 249,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,674.12/474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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