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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 654.54 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 654.54 and 287.82 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 654.54 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/654.54 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 654.54 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 188,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,389.70/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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