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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 647.90 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 647.90 and 359.30 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 647.90 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/647.90 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 647.90 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 232,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,791.64/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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