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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 649.02 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 649.02 and 370.44 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 649.02 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/649.02 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 649.02 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 240,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,422.97/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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