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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 654.85 and 264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 654.85 and 264.67 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 654.85 = 264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/654.85 = 264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 654.85 × 264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 173,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,319.15/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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