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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 647.44 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 647.44 and 370.51 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 647.44 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/647.44 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 647.44 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 239,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,880.45/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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