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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.65, 654.48 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.65, 654.48 and 389.22 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.65 : 654.48 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.65/654.48 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.65x = 654.48 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.65x = 254,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,734.41/474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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