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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.20, 649.08 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.20, 649.08 and 313.11 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.20 : 649.08 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.20/649.08 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.20x = 649.08 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.20x = 203,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,230.19/470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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