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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 654.68 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 654.68 and 364.78 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 654.68 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/654.68 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 654.68 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 238,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,814.17/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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