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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 654.64 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 654.64 and 308.69 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 654.64 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/654.64 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 654.64 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 202,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,085.08/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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