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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 649.85 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 649.85 and 261.08 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 649.85 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/649.85 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 649.85 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 169,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,662.84/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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