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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 655.03 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 655.03 and 288.15 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 655.03 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/655.03 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 655.03 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 188,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,747.09/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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