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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.83, 658.02 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.83, 658.02 and 264.14 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.83 : 658.02 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.83/658.02 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.83x = 658.02 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.83x = 173,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,809.40/476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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