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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 649.79 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 649.79 and 261.01 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 649.79 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/649.79 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 649.79 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 169,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,601.69/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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