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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 654.31 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 654.31 and 287.62 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 654.31 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/654.31 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 654.31 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 188,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,191.20/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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