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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 649.44 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 649.44 and 263.64 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 649.44 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/649.44 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 649.44 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 171,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218.36/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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