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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 654.91 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 654.91 and 264.75 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 654.91 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/654.91 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 654.91 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 173,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,384.30/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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