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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.69, 648.24 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.69, 648.24 and 379.16 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.69 : 648.24 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.69/648.24 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.69x = 648.24 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.69x = 245,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,786.68/470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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