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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 654.06 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 654.06 and 264.10 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 654.06 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/654.06 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 654.06 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 172,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,737.25/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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