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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 654.04 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 654.04 and 277.58 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 654.04 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/654.04 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 654.04 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 181,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548.42/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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