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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 654.69 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 654.69 and 277.98 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 654.69 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/654.69 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 654.69 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 181,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,990.73/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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