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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 648.36 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 648.36 and 352.16 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 648.36 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/648.36 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 648.36 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 228,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,326.46/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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