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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 654.94 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 654.94 and 308.98 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 654.94 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/654.94 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 654.94 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 202,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,362.83/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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