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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 654.09 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 654.09 and 287.54 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 654.09 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/654.09 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 654.09 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 188,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,074.49/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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