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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 648.64 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 648.64 and 339.08 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 648.64 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/648.64 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 648.64 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 219,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,940.85/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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