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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 654.98 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 654.98 and 264.80 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 654.98 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/654.98 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 654.98 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 173,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,441.00/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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