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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 654.52 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 654.52 and 264.47 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 654.52 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/654.52 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 654.52 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 173,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,100.90/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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