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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 654.76 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 654.76 and 278 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 654.76 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/654.76 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 654.76 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 182,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,023.28/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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