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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 654.18 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 654.18 and 264.18 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 654.18 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/654.18 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 654.18 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 172,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,821.27/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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