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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 654.05 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 654.05 and 277.39 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 654.05 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/654.05 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 654.05 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 181,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,426.93/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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