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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 649.26 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 649.26 and 367.08 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 649.26 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/649.26 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 649.26 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 238,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,330.36/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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