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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 649.33 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 649.33 and 263.54 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 649.33 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/649.33 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 649.33 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 171,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,124.43/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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