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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 650.02 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 650.02 and 365.70 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 650.02 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/650.02 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 650.02 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 237,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,713.02/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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