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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 649.64 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 649.64 and 284.24 is: 392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 649.64 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/649.64 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 649.64 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 184,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,653.67/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.28

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