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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 648.61 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 648.61 and 377.12 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 648.61 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/648.61 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 648.61 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 244,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,604.48/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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