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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 649.57 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 649.57 and 284.31 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 649.57 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/649.57 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 649.57 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 184,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,679.07/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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