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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 654.85 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 654.85 and 288.07 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 654.85 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/654.85 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 654.85 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 188,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,642.64/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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