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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.05, 654.18 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.05, 654.18 and 264.23 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.05 : 654.18 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.05/654.18 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.05x = 654.18 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.05x = 172,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,853.98/474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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