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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 649.02 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 649.02 and 304.66 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 649.02 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/649.02 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 649.02 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 197,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,730.43/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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