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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 649.08 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 649.08 and 377.39 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 649.08 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/649.08 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 649.08 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 244,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,957.92/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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