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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 649.80 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 649.80 and 383.60 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 649.80 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/649.80 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 649.80 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 249,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,263.28/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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