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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 648.76 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 648.76 and 352.65 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 648.76 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/648.76 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 648.76 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 228,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,782.45/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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