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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 649.70 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 649.70 and 360.26 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 649.70 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/649.70 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 649.70 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 234,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,060.92/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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