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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 648.69 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 648.69 and 304.34 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 648.69 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/648.69 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 648.69 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 197,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,422.31/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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