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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.41, 654.66 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.41, 654.66 and 277.91 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.41 : 654.66 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.41/654.66 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.41x = 654.66 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.41x = 181,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,936.56/474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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