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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 654.68 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 654.68 and 278.01 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 654.68 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/654.68 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 654.68 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 182,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,008.28/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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