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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 654.65 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 654.65 and 278.02 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 654.65 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/654.65 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 654.65 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 182,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,005.79/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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