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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 648.94 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 648.94 and 312.64 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 648.94 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/648.94 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 648.94 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 202,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,884.60/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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