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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 649.25 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 649.25 and 281.41 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 649.25 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/649.25 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 649.25 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 182,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,703.47/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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