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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 648.97 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 648.97 and 312.92 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 648.97 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/648.97 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 648.97 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 203,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,075.69/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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