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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 649.31 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 649.31 and 284.01 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 649.31 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/649.31 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 649.31 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 184,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,411.24/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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