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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 650.37 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 650.37 and 360.30 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 650.37 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/650.37 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 650.37 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 234,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,328.31/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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