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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 648.84 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 648.84 and 304.55 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 648.84 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/648.84 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 648.84 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 197,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,604.22/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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