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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 648.59 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 648.59 and 304.34 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 648.59 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/648.59 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 648.59 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 197,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,387.12/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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