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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 648.57 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 648.57 and 304.01 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 648.57 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/648.57 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 648.57 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 197,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,171.77/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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