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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 654.38 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 654.38 and 277.63 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 654.38 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/654.38 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 654.38 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 181,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,675.52/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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