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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 654.89 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 654.89 and 334.86 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 654.89 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/654.89 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 654.89 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 219,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,294.79/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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