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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 649.42 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 649.42 and 293.48 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 649.42 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/649.42 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 649.42 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 190,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,591.78/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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