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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 654.94 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 654.94 and 264.79 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 654.94 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/654.94 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 654.94 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 173,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,421.56/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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