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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 649.32 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 649.32 and 346.04 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 649.32 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/649.32 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 649.32 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 224,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,690.69/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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