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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 648.31 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 648.31 and 359.37 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 648.31 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/648.31 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 648.31 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 232,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,983.16/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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