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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 649.27 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 649.27 and 382.27 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 649.27 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/649.27 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 649.27 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 248,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,194.36/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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