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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.05, 654.17 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.05, 654.17 and 264.22 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.05 : 654.17 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.05/654.17 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.05x = 654.17 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.05x = 172,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,844.42/474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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