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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 654.32 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 654.32 and 277.64 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 654.32 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/654.32 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 654.32 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 181,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665.40/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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