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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 648.57 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 648.57 and 295.42 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 648.57 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/648.57 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 648.57 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 191,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,600.55/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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