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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 648.90 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 648.90 and 302.16 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 648.90 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/648.90 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 648.90 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 196,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,071.62/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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