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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 654.96 and 288.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 654.96 and 288.31 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 654.96 = 288.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/654.96 = 288.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 654.96 × 288.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 188,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,830.08/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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