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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 655.19 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 655.19 and 341.92 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 655.19 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/655.19 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 655.19 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 224,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,019.22/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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