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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 649.43 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 649.43 and 271.42 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 649.43 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/649.43 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 649.43 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 176,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,268.29/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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