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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 655.01 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 655.01 and 288.22 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 655.01 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/655.01 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 655.01 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 188,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,786.98/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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