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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 654.72 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 654.72 and 308.85 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 654.72 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/654.72 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 654.72 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 202,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,210.27/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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