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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 654.81 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 654.81 and 386.27 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 654.81 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/654.81 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 654.81 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 252,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,930.18/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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