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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 648.88 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 648.88 and 304.74 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 648.88 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/648.88 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 648.88 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 197,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,739.69/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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