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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.66 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.66 and 278.10 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.66 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.66 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.66 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 182,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,060.95/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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