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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 649.81 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 649.81 and 261.05 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 649.81 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/649.81 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 649.81 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 169,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,636.65/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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