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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 654.44 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 654.44 and 287.74 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 654.44 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/654.44 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 654.44 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 188,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,308.57/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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