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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 649.04 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 649.04 and 304.48 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 649.04 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/649.04 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 649.04 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 197,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,619.70/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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