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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 654.77 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 654.77 and 375.53 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 654.77 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/654.77 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 654.77 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 245,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,883.90/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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