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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.65, 649.48 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.65, 649.48 and 284.29 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.65 : 649.48 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.65/649.48 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.65x = 649.48 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.65x = 184,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,640.67/470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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