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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 654.74 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 654.74 and 288.04 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 654.74 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/654.74 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 654.74 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 188,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,591.31/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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