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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 654.96 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 654.96 and 267.62 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 654.96 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/654.96 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 654.96 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 175,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,278.12/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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