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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 648.88 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 648.88 and 304.55 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 648.88 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/648.88 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 648.88 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 197,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,614.88/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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