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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.47, 654.72 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.47, 654.72 and 264.62 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.47 : 654.72 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.47/654.72 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.47x = 654.72 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.47x = 173,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,253.64/474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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