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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 654.72 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 654.72 and 343.73 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 654.72 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/654.72 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 654.72 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 225,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,043.63/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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