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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.65, 649.31 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.65, 649.31 and 284.16 is: 392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.65 : 649.31 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.65/649.31 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.65x = 649.31 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.65x = 184,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,504.68/470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.03

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