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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 654.24 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 654.24 and 381.21 is: 525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 654.24 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/654.24 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 654.24 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 249,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,402.83/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.47

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