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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 654.98 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 654.98 and 267.63 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 654.98 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/654.98 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 654.98 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 175,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,292.30/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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