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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 648.93 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 648.93 and 295.46 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 648.93 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/648.93 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 648.93 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 191,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,732.86/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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