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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 649.27 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 649.27 and 284.06 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 649.27 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/649.27 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 649.27 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 184,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,428.36/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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