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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 857.25 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 857.25 and 474.66 is: 654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 857.25 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/857.25 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 857.25 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 406,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,902.29/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.67

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