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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 654.63 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 654.63 and 277.96 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 654.63 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/654.63 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 654.63 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 181,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,960.95/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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