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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 654.47 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 654.47 and 287.79 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 654.47 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/654.47 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 654.47 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 188,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,349.92/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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