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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 654.32 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 654.32 and 277.65 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 654.32 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/654.32 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 654.32 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 181,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,672.64/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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