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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 654.04 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 654.04 and 277.45 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 654.04 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/654.04 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 654.04 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 181,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,463.40/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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