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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 654.39 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 654.39 and 264.35 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 654.39 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/654.39 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 654.39 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 172,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,989.63/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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