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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654.88 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654.88 and 278.02 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654.88 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654.88 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654.88 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 182,065.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065.07/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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