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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.00, 647.70 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.00, 647.70 and 312.46 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.00 : 647.70 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.00/647.70 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.00x = 647.70 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.00x = 202,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,377.55/470.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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