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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 647.78 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 647.78 and 400.08 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 647.78 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/647.78 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 647.78 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 259,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,166.04/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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