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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 654.06 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 654.06 and 264.18 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 654.06 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/654.06 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 654.06 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 172,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,788.69/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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