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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 649.34 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 649.34 and 284.06 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 649.34 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/649.34 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 649.34 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 184,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,451.52/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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