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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 650.22 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 650.22 and 398.21 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 650.22 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/650.22 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 650.22 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 258,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,920.86/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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