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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 654.71 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 654.71 and 317.54 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 654.71 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/654.71 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 654.71 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 207,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,896.66/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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