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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 649.76 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 649.76 and 314.92 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 649.76 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/649.76 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 649.76 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 204,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,622.42/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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