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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 649.86 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 649.86 and 261.09 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 649.86 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/649.86 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 649.86 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 169,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,670.97/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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