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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 654.80 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 654.80 and 415.59 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 654.80 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/654.80 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 654.80 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 272,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,123.80/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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