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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 654.90 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 654.90 and 278.05 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 654.90 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/654.90 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 654.90 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 182,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,094.95/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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