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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 648.18 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 648.18 and 431.04 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 648.18 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/648.18 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 648.18 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 279,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,391.51/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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