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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 648.27 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 648.27 and 359.51 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 648.27 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/648.27 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 648.27 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 233,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,056.31/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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