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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.59, 654.88 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.59, 654.88 and 278.09 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.59 : 654.88 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.59/654.88 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.59x = 654.88 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.59x = 182,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117.22/474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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