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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 654.53 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 654.53 and 287.96 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 654.53 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/654.53 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 654.53 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 188,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,473.75/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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