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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 654.84 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 654.84 and 402 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 654.84 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/654.84 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 654.84 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 263,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,245.68/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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