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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 649.94 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 649.94 and 264.04 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 649.94 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/649.94 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 649.94 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 171,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,610.16/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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