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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 654.62 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 654.62 and 287.82 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 654.62 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/654.62 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 654.62 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 188,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,412.73/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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