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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 649.89 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 649.89 and 359.73 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 649.89 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/649.89 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 649.89 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 233,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,784.93/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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