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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 649.36 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 649.36 and 439.31 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 649.36 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/649.36 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 649.36 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 285,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,270.34/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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