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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.04, 648.36 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.04, 648.36 and 359.16 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.04 : 648.36 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.04/648.36 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.04x = 648.36 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.04x = 232,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,864.98/470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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