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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 649.69 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 649.69 and 313.60 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 649.69 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/649.69 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 649.69 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 203,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,737.97/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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