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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 648.18 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 648.18 and 352.26 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 648.18 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/648.18 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 648.18 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 228,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,327.89/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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