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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 654.54 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 654.54 and 264.48 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 654.54 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/654.54 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 654.54 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 173,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,112.74/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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