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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.86, 655.22 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.86, 655.22 and 288.34 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.86 : 655.22 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.86/655.22 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.86x = 655.22 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.86x = 188,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,926.13/474.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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