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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 649.02 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 649.02 and 295.46 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 649.02 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/649.02 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 649.02 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 191,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,759.45/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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