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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 654.98 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 654.98 and 278.08 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 654.98 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/654.98 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 654.98 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 182,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,133.81/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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