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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 648.88 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 648.88 and 295.52 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 648.88 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/648.88 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 648.88 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 191,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,757.02/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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