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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.59, 649.20 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.59, 649.20 and 304.81 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.59 : 649.20 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.59/649.20 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.59x = 649.20 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.59x = 197,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,879.41/470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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