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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 654.88 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 654.88 and 275.49 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 654.88 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/654.88 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 654.88 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 180,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,412.20/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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