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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 646.65 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 646.65 and 413.91 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 646.65 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/646.65 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 646.65 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 267,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,654.90/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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