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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 654.48 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 654.48 and 277.88 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 654.48 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/654.48 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 654.48 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 181,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,863.63/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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