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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 654.44 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 654.44 and 287.75 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 654.44 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/654.44 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 654.44 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 188,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,310.40/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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