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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 654.95 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 654.95 and 278.17 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 654.95 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/654.95 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 654.95 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 182,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,186.05/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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