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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.36 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.36 and 308.55 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.36 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.36 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.36 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 201,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,902.78/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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