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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 649.44 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 649.44 and 365.68 is: 504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 649.44 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/649.44 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 649.44 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 237,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,487.22/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.30

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