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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.49, 706.05 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.49, 706.05 and 360.93 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.49 : 706.05 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.49/706.05 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.49x = 706.05 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.49x = 254,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,834.63/470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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