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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 649.11 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 649.11 and 313.13 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 649.11 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/649.11 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 649.11 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 203,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,258.61/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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