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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 649.39 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 649.39 and 284.06 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 649.39 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/649.39 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 649.39 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 184,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,464.30/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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