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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 650.19 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 650.19 and 360.20 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 650.19 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/650.19 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 650.19 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 234,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,201.41/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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