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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 655.46 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 655.46 and 278.46 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 655.46 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/655.46 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 655.46 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 182,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,519.04/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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