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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.43, 654.67 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.43, 654.67 and 264.62 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.43 : 654.67 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.43/654.67 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.43x = 654.67 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.43x = 173,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,238.78/474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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