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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 654 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 654 and 277.46 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 654 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/654 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 654 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 181,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,458.84/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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