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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 648.54 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 648.54 and 359.76 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 648.54 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/648.54 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 648.54 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 233,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,318.75/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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