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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.96 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.96 and 261.18 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.96 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.96 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.96 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 169,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,756.55/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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