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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654.71 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654.71 and 287.91 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654.71 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654.71 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654.71 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 188,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,498.28/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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