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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 649.32 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 649.32 and 313.24 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 649.32 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/649.32 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 649.32 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 203,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,393.00/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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