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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 654.18 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 654.18 and 277.65 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 654.18 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/654.18 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 654.18 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 181,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,633.08/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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