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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 653.99 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 653.99 and 264.09 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 653.99 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/653.99 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 653.99 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 172,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,707.63/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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