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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 654 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 654 and 277.46 is: 382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 654 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/654 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 654 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 181,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,458.84/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.83

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