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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 654.68 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 654.68 and 278.08 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 654.68 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/654.68 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 654.68 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 182,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,053.41/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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