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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 648.96 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 648.96 and 263.27 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 648.96 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/648.96 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 648.96 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 170,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,851.70/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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