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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 649.47 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 649.47 and 284.22 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 649.47 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/649.47 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 649.47 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 184,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,592.36/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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