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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 650 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 650 and 373.44 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 650 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/650 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 650 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 242,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,736/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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