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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 654.64 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 654.64 and 277.84 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 654.64 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/654.64 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 654.64 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 181,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,885.18/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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