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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.45, 654.72 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.45, 654.72 and 275.27 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.45 : 654.72 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.45/654.72 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.45x = 654.72 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.45x = 180,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,226.55/474.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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