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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 648.28 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 648.28 and 400.24 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 648.28 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/648.28 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 648.28 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 259,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,467.59/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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