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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 649.12 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 649.12 and 263.38 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 649.12 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/649.12 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 649.12 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 170,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961.98/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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