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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 654.30 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 654.30 and 277.59 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 654.30 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/654.30 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 654.30 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 181,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,627.14/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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