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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 649.10 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 649.10 and 295.59 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 649.10 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/649.10 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 649.10 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 191,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,865.99/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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