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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 654.71 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 654.71 and 287.79 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 654.71 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/654.71 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 654.71 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 188,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,418.99/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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