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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 654.80 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 654.80 and 275.32 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 654.80 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/654.80 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 654.80 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 180,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,279.54/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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