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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 653.95 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 653.95 and 264.05 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 653.95 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/653.95 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 653.95 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 172,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,670.91/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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