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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 654.65 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 654.65 and 275.21 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 654.65 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/654.65 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 654.65 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 180,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,166.23/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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