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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 654.44 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 654.44 and 392.61 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 654.44 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/654.44 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 654.44 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 256,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,937.73/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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