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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 655.02 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 655.02 and 308.93 is: 426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 655.02 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/655.02 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 655.02 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 202,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,355.33/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.25

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