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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.77, 655.04 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.77, 655.04 and 285.64 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.77 : 655.04 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.77/655.04 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.77x = 655.04 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.77x = 187,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,104.70/474.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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