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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.90 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.90 and 261.16 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.90 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.90 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.90 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 169,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,727.88/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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