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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 649.20 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 649.20 and 330.44 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 649.20 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/649.20 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 649.20 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 214,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,521.65/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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