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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 649.89 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 649.89 and 263.95 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 649.89 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/649.89 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 649.89 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 171,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,535.22/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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