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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654.89 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654.89 and 334.53 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654.89 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654.89 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654.89 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 219,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,078.68/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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