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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 654.12 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 654.12 and 277.44 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 654.12 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/654.12 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 654.12 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 181,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,479.05/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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