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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 648.29 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 648.29 and 304.12 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 648.29 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/648.29 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 648.29 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 197,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,157.95/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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