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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 655.45 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 655.45 and 278.48 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 655.45 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/655.45 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 655.45 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 182,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,525.74/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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