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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.45, 654.73 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.45, 654.73 and 264.63 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.45 : 654.73 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.45/654.73 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.45x = 654.73 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.45x = 173,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,261.20/474.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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