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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 648.51 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 648.51 and 304.36 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 648.51 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/648.51 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 648.51 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 197,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,377.74/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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