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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.59, 649.53 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.59, 649.53 and 304.72 is: 420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.59 : 649.53 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.59/649.53 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.59x = 649.53 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.59x = 197,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,924.78/470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.59

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