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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654.60 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654.60 and 278 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654.60 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654.60 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654.60 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 181,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,978.80/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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