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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 649.22 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 649.22 and 304.70 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 649.22 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/649.22 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 649.22 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 197,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,812.56/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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