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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 653.85 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 653.85 and 316.98 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 653.85 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/653.85 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 653.85 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 207,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,257.37/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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