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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.89, 653.96 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.89, 653.96 and 264.05 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.89 : 653.96 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.89/653.96 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.89x = 653.96 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.89x = 172,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,676.82/473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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