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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 654.55 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 654.55 and 287.83 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 654.55 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/654.55 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 654.55 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 188,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,399.13/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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