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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 654.77 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 654.77 and 396.50 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 654.77 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/654.77 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 654.77 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 259,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,616.31/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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