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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 653.81 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 653.81 and 343.29 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 653.81 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/653.81 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 653.81 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 224,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,444.72/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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