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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 712.43 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 712.43 and 150.54 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 712.43 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/712.43 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 712.43 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 107,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,249.21/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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