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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 648.09 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 648.09 and 396.66 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 648.09 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/648.09 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 648.09 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 257,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,071.38/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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