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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 654.20 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 654.20 and 287.52 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 654.20 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/654.20 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 654.20 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 188,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,095.58/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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