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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.42, 649.35 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.42, 649.35 and 382.94 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.42 : 649.35 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.42/649.35 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.42x = 649.35 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.42x = 248,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,662.09/470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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