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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.53, 648.76 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.53, 648.76 and 304.68 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.53 : 648.76 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.53/648.76 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.53x = 648.76 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.53x = 197,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662.79/470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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