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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 649.31 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 649.31 and 293.58 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 649.31 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/649.31 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 649.31 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 190,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,622.96/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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