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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.59, 654.80 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.59, 654.80 and 288.02 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.59 : 654.80 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.59/654.80 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.59x = 654.80 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.59x = 188,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,590.78/474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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