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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 657.98 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 657.98 and 264.10 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 657.98 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/657.98 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 657.98 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 173,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,772.52/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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