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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 649.68 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 649.68 and 263.72 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 649.68 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/649.68 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 649.68 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 171,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,333.61/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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