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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 649.83 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 649.83 and 261.08 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 649.83 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/649.83 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 649.83 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 169,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.62/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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