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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 648.56 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 648.56 and 263.04 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 648.56 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/648.56 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 648.56 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 170,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,597.22/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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