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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.29, 654.50 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.29, 654.50 and 264.45 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.29 : 654.50 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.29/654.50 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.29x = 654.50 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.29x = 173,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,081.20/474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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