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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 648.95 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 648.95 and 263.25 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 648.95 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/648.95 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 648.95 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 170,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,834.77/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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