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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 654.67 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 654.67 and 275.20 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 654.67 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/654.67 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 654.67 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 180,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,165.18/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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