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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 649.03 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 649.03 and 263.32 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 649.03 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/649.03 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 649.03 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 170,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,902.58/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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