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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 649.88 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 649.88 and 261.13 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 649.88 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/649.88 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 649.88 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 169,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.92/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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