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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.91 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.91 and 261.15 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.91 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.91 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.91 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 169,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,722.69/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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