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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.44 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.44 and 308.43 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.44 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.44 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.44 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 201,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847.39/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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