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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 649.20 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 649.20 and 339.26 is: 468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 649.20 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/649.20 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 649.20 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 220,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,247.59/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.13

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