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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 654.84 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 654.84 and 308.85 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 654.84 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/654.84 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 654.84 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 202,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,247.33/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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