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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.31, 649.08 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.31, 649.08 and 295.68 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.31 : 649.08 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.31/649.08 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.31x = 649.08 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.31x = 191,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,919.97/470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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