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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 654.72 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 654.72 and 376.74 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 654.72 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/654.72 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 654.72 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 246,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,659.21/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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