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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 654.59 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 654.59 and 278.12 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 654.59 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/654.59 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 654.59 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 182,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054.57/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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