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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 648.70 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 648.70 and 293.06 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 648.70 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/648.70 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 648.70 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 190,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,108.91/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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