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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 655.20 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 655.20 and 288.54 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 655.20 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/655.20 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 655.20 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 189,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,051.41/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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