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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 654 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 654 and 287.44 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 654 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/654 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 654 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 187,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,985.76/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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