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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 654.72 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 654.72 and 391.67 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 654.72 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/654.72 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 654.72 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 256,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,431.90/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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