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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 649.32 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 649.32 and 352.25 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 649.32 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/649.32 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 649.32 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 228,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,720.84/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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