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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.65, 655.12 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.65, 655.12 and 308.57 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.65 : 655.12 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.65/655.12 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.65x = 655.12 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.65x = 202,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,148.84/474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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