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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 650.78 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 650.78 and 360.70 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 650.78 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/650.78 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 650.78 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 234,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,739.96/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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