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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 654.60 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 654.60 and 364.38 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 654.60 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/654.60 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 654.60 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 238,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,523.15/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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