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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.86 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.86 and 264.72 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.86 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.86 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.86 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 173,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,353.22/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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