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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 648.32 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 648.32 and 295.36 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 648.32 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/648.32 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 648.32 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 191,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,487.80/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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