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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 649.26 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 649.26 and 263.56 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 649.26 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/649.26 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 649.26 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 171,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,118.97/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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