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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.13, 648.77 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.13, 648.77 and 295.77 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.13 : 648.77 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.13/648.77 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.13x = 648.77 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.13x = 191,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,886.70/470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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