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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 649.82 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 649.82 and 263.88 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 649.82 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/649.82 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 649.82 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 171,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,474.50/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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