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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 649.70 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 649.70 and 263.76 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 649.70 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/649.70 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 649.70 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 171,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,364.87/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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