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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 655.08 and 307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 655.08 and 307.09 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 655.08 = 307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/655.08 = 307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 655.08 × 307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 201,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,168.52/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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